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5: Alphabet Knowledge

Study Questions
  1. What are five compelling reasons for teaching letter recognition and naming?

  2. What evidence dispels the belief that dyslexia stems from deficiencies in the visual-perceptual system?

  3. What accounts for the misidentification of letters such as b and d by students with dyslexia?

  4. What is the double deficit?

  5. What are principles of effective letter recognition and naming instruction?
Activity

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